The Igbo are one of Nigeria's largest ethnic groups. Among them is a minority of practicing Jews who believe they are descended from the "lost tribes" of Israel. (Courtesy: Chika Oduah.)
The Igbo Jews —
The Igbo are one of Nigeria's largest ethnic groups. Among them is a minority of practicing Jews who believe they are descended from the "lost tribes" of Israel. (Courtesy: Chika Oduah.)
Courtesy Chika Oduah
14-year-old Kadmiel Izungu Abhor reads from a prayer book wearing his kippah. He says that one day he wants to take a pilgrimage to Israel. (Courtesy: Chika Oduah.)
The Igbo Jews —
14-year-old Kadmiel Izungu Abhor reads from a prayer book wearing his kippah. He says that one day he wants to take a pilgrimage to Israel. (Courtesy: Chika Oduah.)
Courtesy Chika Oduah
Eze A.E. Chukwuemeka Eri, the king of a community in Aguleri, wears a white shirt with the Star of David stitched on the front. He is building a center for the study of Judaism. (Courtesy: Chika Oduah.)
The Igbo Jews —
Eze A.E. Chukwuemeka Eri, the king of a community in Aguleri, wears a white shirt with the Star of David stitched on the front. He is building a center for the study of Judaism. (Courtesy: Chika Oduah.)
Courtesy Chika Oduah
Onyibor Oloh serves on the council of chiefs to King Eri. Oloh says Igbo people are gaining a better understanding of who they are. (Courtesy: Chika Oduah.)
The Igbo Jews —
Onyibor Oloh serves on the council of chiefs to King Eri. Oloh says Igbo people are gaining a better understanding of who they are. (Courtesy: Chika Oduah.)
Courtesy Chika Oduah
A gathering of Igbo women sing traditional songs. (Courtesy: Chika Oduah.)
The Igbo Jews —
A gathering of Igbo women sing traditional songs. (Courtesy: Chika Oduah.)
Courtesy Chika Oduah
Honoring the presentation of the Torah at a synagogue near Abuja. (Courtesy: Chika Oduah.)
The Igbo Jews —
Honoring the presentation of the Torah at a synagogue near Abuja. (Courtesy: Chika Oduah.)
Courtesy Chika Oduah
An Igbo elder narrates a version of a migration story which holds that the Igbo are descended from Jacob, a patriarch of Judaism. (Courtesy: Chika Oduah.)
The Igbo Jews —
An Igbo elder narrates a version of a migration story which holds that the Igbo are descended from Jacob, a patriarch of Judaism. (Courtesy: Chika Oduah.)
Courtesy Chika Oduah
Women worship during a Shabbat service. (Courtesy: Chika Oduah.)
The Igbo Jews —
Women worship during a Shabbat service. (Courtesy: Chika Oduah.)
Courtesy Chika Oduah
A prayer leader at a synagogue near Abuja reads from the Torah. (Courtesy: Chika Oduah.)
The Igbo Jews —
A prayer leader at a synagogue near Abuja reads from the Torah. (Courtesy: Chika Oduah.)
Courtesy Chika Oduah